Early-Career Controls Engineer: PLCs, CAD, Travel Ready

Dematic; Grand Rapids (MI); Remote; USD 79,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer for our Life Cycle and Services Modernizations & Upgrades group. You will design, document, simulate, and commission controls for automated conveyor and intralogistics systems across diverse US sites, delivering robust, scalable solutions that meet customer needs and Dematic standards.

Core activities include creating electrical schematics and panel drawings, programming PLCs/ HMIs, configuring VFDs, developing electrical layouts, performing

Qualifications

• BS/BA in electrical engineering or advanced degree.
• 0-12 years of experience in related field.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Rockwell or Siemens PLCs.
• Knowledgeable on AC drives (VFDs).
• Experience with Ethernet IP networks and machine safety is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned work packages on time and within budget per the Project Manager.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and Dematic practices.
• Interpret design inputs to produce semi-complex system designs.
• Select and place electrical/components for conveyors for reliable operation.
• Develop electrical layouts and schematic drawings using CAD tools.
• Perform FLA, power drop, cable length, and other calculations.
• Design industrial networks per Dematic guidelines (Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet).
• Design conveyor control software using AB Logix Designer.
• Configure VFD parameters to meet application needs.

Skills

AutoCAD

Rockwell PLCs

Siemens PLCs

VFDs / AC drives

Ethernet IP networks

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AB Logix Designer

Job description

Dematic is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer for our Life Cycle and Services Modernizations & Upgrades group. You will design, document, simulate, and commission controls for automated conveyor and intralogistics systems across diverse US sites, delivering robust, scalable solutions that meet customer needs and Dematic standards.

Core activities include creating electrical schematics and panel drawings, programming PLCs/ HMIs, configuring VFDs, developing electrical layouts, performing